Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Yamaha R15M Comparison

Updated: 09, Nov, 2023 06:07 AM

	Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,36,736 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 2 views All time: 623657 views	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,25,670 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 0 views All time: 191998 views	Yamaha R15M Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,96,500 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 0 views All time: 290557 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	152 kg	144 kg	141 kg
	Wheelbase
	1372 mm	1357 mm	1325 mm
	Overall Length
	2017 mm	2035 mm	1990 mm
	Overall Width
	804 mm	790 mm	725 mm
	Overall Height
	1060 mm	1050 mm	1135 mm
	Ground Clearance
	170 mm	180 mm	170 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	12 litres	12 litres	11 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	2.4 litres	NA	NA
	Seat Height
	805 mm	800 mm	815 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	14.5 secs	15.6 secs	10.1 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
	Pillion Footrest

	Electric Start

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Bajaj Pulsar NS160 mileage is 42 kmpl (approximate).	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).	Yamaha R15M mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15.6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.
	Top Speed
	Bajaj Pulsar NS160 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V top speed is 114 kmph (company-claimed).	Yamaha R15M top speed is 150 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	160.3 cc	159.7 cc	155 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Gearbox Type
	Manual	NA	Constant Mesh
	Valves Per Cylinder
	4	4	NA
	Maximum Power
	17.2 HP @ 9000 rpm	17.55 HP @ 9250 rpm	18.4 HP @ 10,000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm	14.73 Nm @ 7250 rpm	14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
	Engine Details
	160.3cc, Oil-Cooled, Twin Spark DTS-i FI Single Cylinder Engine	159.7cc, Oil-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	155cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, VVA Engine
	Cooling
	Oil Cooling	Oil Cooled with Ram Air Assist	Liquid Cooled
	Number of Gears
	5	5	6
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed Loop	Fuel Injection
	Valve System
	SOHC	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator

	Distance To Empty
		NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital, Auto Adjust with Smartphone Connectivity
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analog	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer 150, Yamaha FZS V3, Honda XBlade 160, Yamaha MT-15 V2.0	Suzuki Gixxer 155, Yamaha FZ V3, Honda XBlade 160, Hero Xtreme 160R, Bajaj Pulsar NS160	Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, KTM RC 200 GP Edition
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Capacity
	8Ah	6Ah	4.0Ah
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free, VRLA	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W)	LED with DRL/FPL	Bi-functional LED (Class D)
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15.6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Rear Brake
	230mm Single Disc	130mm Drum	220mm Single Disc
	Front Brake
	300mm Single Disc	270mm Petal Disc	282mm Single Disc
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17 52 P	90/90-R17 49P	100/80-17 M/C 52P
	Rear Tyre
	130/70-17 62 P	110/80-R17 57P	140/70-R17 M/C 66H (Radial)
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	1.85"x17"	NA
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	3.5"x17"	NA
	Alloy Wheels

	ABS
		1-Channel Super-Moto ABS	2-Channel ABS
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	Up Side Down Fork	Telescopic Forks	37mm Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Forks)
	Rear Suspension
	Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister	Monoshock	Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	NA	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	120 mm	NA	NA
	Frame (Chassis)
	Perimeter Frame	Double Cradle Split Synchro STIFF	Deltabox
Miscellaneous Information
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked	Sports
	Official Tagline
	Next Level of Performance Biking	Racing DNA Unleashed	We R Racing Perfection
	Bike Variant
	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (New Model)	2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (New Model)	2024 Yamaha R15M (New Model)
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price is Rs 1.37 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V price is Rs 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Yamaha R15M price is Rs 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Colour Options
	Ebony Black, Pearl Metallic White, Pewter Grey, Cocktail Wine Red	Racing Red, Knight Black, Metallic Blue, Lightning Blue, Matte Black	Metallic Grey
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 on road price is Rs 1.57 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.63 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.59 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.61 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V on-road price is around 1.46 lakh.	2024 Yamaha R15M on road price is Rs 2.26 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.34 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.29 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 2.32 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Yamaha dealership to get the exact on road price quote in your city.